Discover Fayetteville - Wineries and breweries

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Aug 28, 2013 at 12:01 AMAug 28, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Visitors to North Carolina may be surprised to know how many wineries and breweries dot the landscape.

From the mountains to the coast, visitors to North Carolina may be surprised to know how many wineries and breweries dot the landscape. April saw the inaugural N.C. Beer Month, with independent breweries across the state launching new brews along with other special events.

If you’re looking to imbibe locally, whether it be grapes or hops, then you’re in luck. There are a few destinations nearby, as well as a number of others within day-trip distance.

To get started, you’ll want to visit the Wine Cafe at either of its two locations — 108 Hay St. downtown or Millstone Towne Center in Hope Mills at 3350 Footbridge Lane. There, you can use the cafe’s self-dispensing units to enjoy wines from around the world. The Wine Cafe holds frequent tastings and occasionally brings in experts to talk wine.

There are a few wineries not far from Fayetteville, namely Cypress Bend Vineyards, at 21904 Riverton Road in Wagram, which is less than an hour southwest of Fayetteville; and Lu Mil Vineyard, at 474 Suggs-Taylor Road in Dublin, or about 40 minutes south of Fayetteville.

If you want a jaunt into the countryside, complete with romantic picnic (hint, hint fellas), then you’ll want to visit these regional wineries: Enoch Winery & Bistro in Benson, Silk Hope Winery in Pittsboro, Horizon Cellars Winery in Siler City and Starrlight Mead in Pittsboro.

Perhaps your taste buds want something to get hopping about. If that’s the case, then you need look no farther than the Mash House Restaurant & Brewery (4150 Sycamore Dairy Road) or Huske Hardware House Restaurant & Brewery (405 Hay St. downtown). Both places offer dining options and a wide array of locally brewed, original beers. On weekends, Huske Hardware is known for its nightlife and DJ.

If you want a quick drive out of the city, head to Railhouse Brewery, 105 E. South St. in Aberdeen, for even more locally brewed options. The Railhouse Brewery also started serving a pub menu for lunch and dinner, with dishes including the Railhouse Burger, Smokey BBQ Beef sandwich, chili, wings and an array of appetizers.

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